Quote by George Herbert

Better never begin than never make an end.

Better never begin than never make an end.

Summary

This quote suggests a preference for completing tasks or ventures that have been started rather than leaving them unfinished. It conveys the idea that it is better to have never started something than to have begun but failed to follow through and complete it. By emphasizing the importance of seeing things through to the end, the quote encourages discipline, commitment, and a determination to finish what one starts. It highlights the value of perseverance and highlights the potential regrets or lack of accomplishments that may arise from abandoning goals.

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By George Herbert

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